Mary Catherine Vail

Mary Catherine Vail, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on December 27, 2018. She was born on August 1, 1943 in Greensburg, the daughter of Louis and Mary Granger Artmeier. Mary was a 1961 graduate of Clarksburg High School. She married John Vail on March 16, 1962. Mary spent over 40 years working in the Decatur County Courthouse serving the community in various offices. She worked in the Auditors office for many years then served as the Decatur County Recorder for 8 years before she became the Decatur County Treasurer. She retired in November of 2017. Mary was a member of the Decatur County Republican Women’s Club, AOA Sorority, and attended the Clarksburg Christian Church.

Survivors include: Husband- John Vail; Daughters- Melinda (Dean) Bennett and Trisha (Edward) Zobel; Son- Brian (Shawn) Vail; Grandchildren: Kyle Lusk, Eric Lusk, Katie Bennett, Brooklynn Bennett, Baron Fetterman, Sierra Vail, Taylor Vail, Dalton Vail, Paityn Vail, Megan (Chris) McGrew, Bayley Zobel, and Lucas Zobel; Great Grandchildren- Keiran Lusk, Keegan Lusk, Paisley Vail, and Maren McGrew; Sister- Gwyndlene Mathews; Brothers- Dr. Richard (June) Artmeier and David (Connie) Artmeier. She was preceded in death by her: Parents; Sisters- Geraldine Moore Brown, Martha Wilhoit, Rosamond Gunnels; Brothers- Charles Artmeier, Don Artmeier, and Roscoe Artmeier.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 3, 2019 also at the Funeral Home. Rev. Shannon Burford will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Clarksburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Greensburg Police Department K9 Unit Fund. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com